Job Snapshot

About Us

Quest Diagnostics empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world's largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve health care management. Quest annually serves one in three adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States, and our 46,000 employees understand that, in the right hands and with the right context, our diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform lives.

Job Description

Look for more than answers. Patients and Physicians rely on our diagnostic testing, information and services to help them make better healthcare decisions. These are often serious decisions with far reaching consequences, and require sensitivity, tact and a clear dedication to service. It’s about providing clarity and hope.

As a Medical Technologist/Clinical Lab Scientist you will work for the world leader in the industry, with a career where you can expand your skills and knowledge. You’ll have a role where you can act with professionalism, you can inspire colleagues, and you can care about the work we do and the people we serve.

At Quest, Medical Technologist/Clinical Lab Scientist play an essential role in our success and in the services we provide. As a career, we offer a unique opportunity to develop your career with the #1 Diagnostic Lab in the US. We are tech driven, and we’re creating the lab of the future – an environment where you can deliver cutting edge diagnostics and help us drive new discoveries and breakthroughs.

JOB SUMMARY:

Monitor, coordinate, and/or perform quality control/ quality assurance activities within a defined laboratory. Provides support for laboratory technical and non-technical staff in order to expedite workflow and aides in the resolution of technical problems. Has a fundamental understanding of Specimen Processing, test performance, and reporting test results for all tests performed in laboratory supported.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Must demonstrate proficiency in all principle duties of a Medical Technologist I and / or II.

Works with supervisor/ department manager, providing support during the validation of new procedures.

Reviews QA and QC records when applicable.

Serve as a technical resource for the unit by investigating and resolving analytical testing problems. Recommending a course of action in instances identified as beyond acceptable limits, and responding to non-routine/complex inquiries and/or requests from clients and sales representatives.

Review requests for validity checks and recommend an appropriate course of action taking into account the limitations of specimen requirements and the effects of time and the quality of additional and/or repeat testing.

Assist with the department's annual competency testing process and documentation.

Interact in a professional manner with inter-departmental teams and groups.

Perform other duties as directed by department manager

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that and incumbent may be expected to perform.

*Denotes essential functions of the job for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act only

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education Preferred:

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Biology or Chemistry or an Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology or have previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 published in March 14,1990. If HEW certified, eight years or more in same department.

Associates hired after the standardization date, must have a Bachelor of Science/Arts degree.

Work Experience:

Minimum of five years clinical experience with two years in present department.

Must have received a rating of 2 on last two annual performance appraisals.

Other:

Must have the ability to establish work priorities for self and others and handle several procedures simultaneously including troubleshooting instruments and other problems/issues.

Ability to schedule and manage resources to meet department goals.

Must interact with other departments.

Contact with clients will be required, good customer service skills important.